“Having our manufacturing here is a huge advantage for us,” says Richard Capel. “We are a vertical company. We begin with the raw production, we spin, dye and produce the finished product. This allows us an advantage both over speed and the quality as we control the whole process.”...More

In September 2011, Congress passed and the president signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) that changed the U.S. patent system to the party "first to file" instead of the “first to invent” to bring the U.S. in line with other countries who adopted first to file patent systems years ago, supposedly to simplify the patent process for companies that file applications in multiple countries. Its central provisions went into effect on September 16, 2012 and on March 16, 2013....More

Both satellites were made by Boeing, and use electric propulsion instead of rocket thrusters for position in orbit. The result is a much lighter spacecraft, making it possible for Space X to make the dual launch....More

Analysts suggest that the government's role in boosting industrial activity through continued reforms, along with monetary easing from the central bank to cut funding costs, will be crucial in the months ahead....More

The invite gave no details on what will be announced, but the reference to time, and a clue from CEO Tim Cook during Apple’s last earnings call, means it’s likely the Apple Watch is ready for delivery...More

Sometimes it seems we have to play 'Whack-a-mole' against well-meaning legislation that would have harmful, unintended consequences. Many inventors thought the Invention Act was an example of such legislation....More